My Story

Posted on: August 17th, 2014

I was raped by my boyfriend at the time, and 5 of his friends, when I was 18. It happened in a hotel in London where I live, and although it was 22 years ago I’ve never been able to go near the hotel -it’s really well known. But, now after watching Brave Miss World, I’ve decided that I need to see it to help with my healing process

I have a wonderful boyfriend who I’ve been with for four years now who has offered to come with me for support.

Thanks to you and the other amazing women on your film I finally, after 22 years, feel strong enough to do it. Thank you so much and I’ll let you know how I get on.

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Thank you for your post. We’re glad that Brave Miss World is helping you along the path of healing. Please tell your supportive boyfriend that we think he’s a hero for going with you. As a friend said to us the other day, “Trace, Face, and Erase.” We wish you a lot of strength. You are #IAmBrave! Love from Cecilia & the Brave Miss World team.

The last 3 days since the Netflix launch of “Brave Miss World Collection” have been extraordinary. Countless new viewers are discovering the film and are expressing their reactions - here, on Twitter, on our website, and in many private messages and emails. Our existing followers are re-engaging with our community — posting comments supporting survivors who share their stories, and reflecting on how our society has changed since the film was first released in 2014, as well as on the changes in their own healing and understanding of their trauma.

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